who am I?

So everyone tells me that Archer and Ashton look exactly alike and even the way they act, so I decided to put it to the test! Below are two pictures of the boys around the same age- who is who and WHY do you think?



picture #1

picture #2

NOT the best pictures of the boys, but it will do the trick...

ZOO for TWO, if you please...

Ashton arriving at the ZOO, so happy!

Day 1 zoo- same usual routine, but when we went to see the elephants Archer did not want to get close to the fence! Last time we went he got mad because the Mommy elephant to Baylor (6 week old) was throwing dirt onto its back to cool them off while doing so dirt flew and hit Archer several times and he demanded that the elephant stop (it didn't until we left), so this time he did not even want to get close enough for it to happen again. I explained that the elephant was not throwing dirt at him, but that they was their sunscreen and since they don't have hands it is kinda hard for them to put it on its back. He did not agree with me and was MAD at the Mommy elephant for being bad and throwing dirt at him last time.

Day 2 ZOO- I am burning baby pounds just by being there- it is crazy how HOT it is! Today we saw the fish, which was an addition to our usual routine. We try and see the same things and then one extra, which accounts for about an hour and a half of time! Oh and for some reason we saw the sea lions three times!


Archer and Ashton leaving the ZOO!

Now everyone is napping- I cheated and put Ashton in the swing, which helps him to fall asleep, but whats a girl to do when she is so exhausted just from the heat!?

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Archer and his pals...

A new friend, Issac, and they were not sure of each other! Issac's Mommy and I were friends from 6th-12th grade and then lost touch-11 years later we meet again!

Archer's pal, Luke, they try and get together once a week and play in Luke's backyard mainly, but sometimes the playroom, which ROCKS! His Mom and I meet when I worked at la mode became friends and then found out that we went to the same church!

At an Easter Party taking a break next to Miss Madeline, her Mommy and I went to college together, poolside after hunting eggs! The hostesses with the BESTEST ideas was Miss Abagail, her Mommy was a college roomie!

Archer's buddy and don't call him otherwise, Trey! If you ask Archer, "Is Trey your friend?" Archer would reply, "No- he is my buddy!" This day Mr. Trey was sharing his cheerios with Archer which was a first for Archer to try!
Another day with Luke enjoying snacks at the church playground!

So...it is too cute-CHILDREN and their pure innocence! I love that my friends are having children around the same time, so we can make them take pictures together like the ones I've attached and hug each other! Really though, it is such a blessing being able to share this journey in life with those around you and watch your children grow up together- it is such a joy for me to witness! The friendships they will have and the memories- that is a TREASURE!

BTW: The girl that Archer is grinning so BIG next to is Quinn, my friends daughter from college! LOOK- he is already trying to impress- he is pushing her around on his bus, which is HIS favorite outdoor "vehicle"!

Archer- you are a cutie to watch- a little bossy at times- you get that from me! It's true no need to hide the facts and then if someone pushes someone else while playing you aid the fallen one, so that makes you a little protective one as well, which that is from you Daddy! I am proud to call you my little monkey even when you steal someones toy while they are playing with it- for the most part if I tell you, "Archer that is not nice"- you give it back along with a hug and tell them sorry! You are quite the social dude for only a two year old- your good looks and great personality goes a long way for ya! ...so your Mommy knows!

Little house on the Praire...

Today at story time TUTS actors appeared and read "Little House on the Praire", which was a special treat! Archer was very attentive during the reading- he loved the horses in the book, but was not sure of the costumes they were wearing in person...Normally after the story and craft Archer walks up to the reader and thanks them, but NOT this time! Take a peek at the picture and his face tells it all..



BTW: Milestone last night Ashton went to bed at 9:00pm and woke up at 5:30am! I could not believe it- in fact I woke up several times nervous and checked on him, therefore I don't think I actually sleep well, but I was thankful for the milestone! Please GOD allow this to be our new routine is my prayer, now that I know Ashton can go through the night!

Enjoyed another snow cone today, but I learned my lessons from the first one and got Archer a clear Cherry one today- he loved it just the same! :)

Oh! Archer was in bed when Andrew came home, so he came in to kiss Archer goodnight and he told me to go and relax....thanks my Monkey!

So I'm relaxing...Tiffany

Dear Ashton,
You are two months old today- I can't believe it! You are ALWAYS eatting- every 3 hours and LOVE every ounce of it! You are surely a talker already- your favorite time to chat and play is from 8-11pm, which is right when I am trying to put your big brother to bed and get myself ready for bed as well, so it becomes a challenge, because I MUST hear every word you have to say! The funny thing is you are drooling LOTS, your eyes are still a blue hue, and your hair is a strawberry blonde and getting thicker! You did a 1/2 laugh, which I am not sure that counts, but I count every little thing, so never fear!

Friday night: Mom was cooking dinner and had you sitting on the breakfast table in your bouncer while I tried to entertain you while preparing dinner! SMILE was the goal NO tears! We reached it several times, but I failed to capture it on film! Darn camera...

This was why I was trying to get you to smile- you kept pouting... (I know it is a little blurry, but it was all I got, so...)


Your big brother loves to give you "kisseys" at night even if you are upset because you seem to be hungry as we are having story time with Archer before he goes to bed, so he tries to make it better for you! Archer tells you its okay...
Here is your mug shot- you seemed a little off guard by it, but I thought it was cute- sitting up so straight and trying not to fall over while we did this!

Today was not a fun day for Mommy- she had a root canal, so to make her feel better we went to Crave for some amazing cupcakes! Umm...sugar! I know don't say a word- I was in pain and I wanted something to hit the spot- cupcake and milk! So maybe that is why I had a root canal...So boys that is why we brush our teeth right afterwards, so we don't have to go through the pain of dental work! Enough about Mommy!

It was a great afternoon- not too hot, not too cold, the sun was shinning, but not too much in fact I would say just right! We sat outside as a family and enjoyed vanilla cupcakes- Daddy got a coconut one, while Ashton slept! I enjoyed just watching Archer and his sweetness enjoy the special treat! The milk came in the old fashion jugs that our great-grandparents use to have milk delivered in...In fact I remember MaMa and PawPaw when they lived in Louisiana they received milk that way for a little while!

Pure sweetness...a little boy and his cupcake!
I feel very blessed to have the most amazing little boys! I love you both so much I could not even describe the words to express my love for you both!
love your Mommy,
Tiffany

PICTURES coming!

So I'm going to try and keep up this blog thing, but be patient with me as I still need to load the pictures to go along with the stories! :)
ciao-

Cody's birthday!

Birthday celebration 12:30pm
Crabby Daddy's off Rayford


Meredith (sister-well by marriage), Cody (brother), Archer (not paying attention), Ashton (sleeping and enjoying his pacy), Brett (brother), and Tiffany, Andrew (MIA-at work...)

Problem: 1-its during nap time, 2- its in the Woodlands and we were just there yesterday!
Solution: 1-put Archer down earlier, 2-just deal with it!
Outcome: 1-I get him down at 11am and have to wake him at 12:15, so we can get there on time. When I do wake him he just sits on the edge of his bed crying for 10 minutes! AHH! Then Ashton starts crying and I am trying to get Archer dressed during this while my nerves are being fried! Finally I get the boys into the car and Ashton is still upset- actually I think his tummy was bothering him! Poor guy- I think it was the FABulous dinner my Mom made last night- chicken, spinach wrapped up in a pork chop and bacon! Umm...

Birthday celebration: we made it on time and it was ALL worth it seeing my brother smile and thank me for coming out! Archer sat with his Uncle Cody and ate crawfish and sucked on the corn! He truly enjoyed it! We took pictures in front of the crab and Archer played with the crawfish on a beautiful day!

Happy Birthday Uncle Cody! 26-WOW!
Archer loving on his Uncle Cody at his birthday party...Archer wanted to sit with the birthday boy and really no one else! Uncle Cody shared his crawfish with Archer and boy did he love that, which I was surprised!

Archer loved playing with this crawfish- I had to tell him that we could not take it with us- the crawfish would be sad! :(